Apache 1.3.x Question

I am wanting to configure Apache on my Suse v9 box. I don't want to use the
bundled version instead I want to download and compile my own version. Can I
replace the standard one easily including associated library files. Also how
do I enable SSL through the SUSE Firewall.

My end results should be a reverse proxy for our SAP portal. So any help on
the config side would be appreciated. My Apache skills are limited but have
enough of a working idea to get it going.

Thanks
Petros

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